Dave Dentinger - Blackburn News Sarnia, May 14, 2020A prominent property in downtown Point Edward is to be redeveloped after being bought by a group of local entrepreneurs.The village announced late Wednesday afternoon that Point Project Inc. submitted the successful bid for the former Bridge Tavern property.CAO Jim Burns said they�re excited to see a multi-use development planned for the Michigan Avenue site.�We�re very happy to have it moved through,� said Burns. �The property has been sitting vacant for a few years now and we�ve gotten into a position where we can sell it. We�ve got good local buyers who are looking to develop the property, so I think council is quite excited to see something happen there.�Preliminary plans include a mixed-use development that will feature a two storey, 10,000 square foot building. The building will be positioned to maintain a consistent building line with neighbouring properties and enhance the continuity of the streetscape.Burns said the successful bid�was made February 28.�In total, all of the property was $500,000, and that�s the former Bridge Tavern property, which there�s two properties there, and there was an old municipal parking lot that�s part of the deal as well.�Mayor Bev Hand said they believe the project �will strengthen the unique character and identity of the Village while honouring its past and contributing to its future.� She said they look forward to working with the developer and are excited to see the plans unfold.Burns said he�s not at liberty to discuss specific project details yet, but in a news release the Village said it�s been assured the building will be contextually sensitive to its surroundings while helping to anchor the downtown corridor and generate increased, favourable activity throughout the day and evening hours.-With files from Colin Gowdy
